Shogi pieces craftsman "Sou-getsu 宗月" made Mori-age(embossed) Shogi pieces SHK-SGT602-01

Materials : Mikurajima-hon-tsuge (Mikura Island grown boxwood) /
Mikurajima is an island located in the central part of the Izu Islands (an area with many islands of various sizes) in Tokyo, Japan.
The quality of tsuge grown in the unique soil and climate is perfect for making shogi pieces.
Mikurajima Island is the most highly regarded tsuge producing area along with the Satsuma region of Kagoshima Prefecture, that produces Satsuma tsuge.
The hontsuge grown on Mikurajima Island is the best material for shogi pieces in terms of the color, luster, touch, weight, and texture of the wood.

Wood grain : Masame /
”Masame” is a wood grain that runs vertically straight across a Shogi pieces.
It does not have the flamboyance of tiger spots or root grain, but it has the elegance of straight grain, and its hardness and good pointing characteristics make it a popular choice for many people who prefer straight grain.

Typeface : Okuno-Kinki (Okuno-Kinki typeface) /
This is the typeface used for Shogi pieces produced and sold by "奥野 一香 (Okuno Ikkyo) ", a Shogi pieces craftsman active in the Edo period.
The current "Kinki" script is said to have originated in the Edo period when "TOYOSHIMA Ryuzan" copied an inscription of Emperor "Go-mizu-no-O-tenno", which was passed down in the Ohashi main family, one of the three families of shogi (Ohashi main family, Ohashi branch family and Ito family) known for playing castle shogi, etc.
"Okuno Ikkyo" produced a completely different typeface called "Shoryu" as "Kinki" script and sold it.
However, "Okuno Ikkyo" produced and marketed a completely different typeface called "Shoryu" as "Kinki".
This typeface is commonly known as "Okuno-Kinki(Okuno-Kinki typeface).

盛揚げ駒／ 『盛揚げ駒』は、彫駒の彫った部分を「さび漆」で埋めて乾燥させた後に表面を平らに磨いて、埋めた漆の部分にさらに筆を使って漆をのせて少し盛り上げた（揚げた）駒です。
駒師が手間暇を惜しまず丹念に作り上げた盛揚げ駒は、最高級品の駒です。
＊「駒の製造工程」については、画像でご確認いただけます。

"Fuji Koma no Kai" (Shogi Pieces Craftsman Association) /
The Shogi Craftsman Training Association is organized by "Fugetsu," a Shogi craftsman based in Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.

"So-getsu 宗月" is a piece craftsman who learned piece making under "Fugetsu," a piece craftsman who is regarded as one of the top five masters of the modern age.

Komashi “Sou-getsu” is an artisan who pursues the creation of beautiful shogi pieces finished with techniques such as wiped lacquer (fuki-urushi), decorative embellishment, and maki-e, all designed to enhance the player’s enjoyment.
In exploring the question, “What makes a good set of pieces?”, he sought the opinions of various master craftsmen and professional shogi players.
This led him to focus on the sound of the pieces and the pleasant feel that fits naturally in the hand, ultimately devoting himself to the pursuit of “What is a piece that produces a truly good sound?”
He meticulously evaluates the raw piece materials from multiple perspectives—such as air-dry density, overall density, specific gravity, grain orientation, wood section, and weight—to select the ideal wood. By doing so, he creates pieces with an uncompromising commitment to the sound they produce when played, which has become the hallmark of his craft.

• Shogi pieces craftsman "Sou-getsu 宗月" made Mikurajima-hon-tsuge (Mikura Island grown boxwood), Masame, Okuno-Kinki (Okuno-Kinki typeface), Mori-age(embossed) Shogi pieces
  *Two extra “Fu” (pawn) pieces are included.
  Product No.：SHK-SGT602-01
  Shogi pieces in a paulownia flat box
• 1,000 JPY flat rate shipping within Japan, free shipping for purchases totaling 20,000 JPY or more.
  Please bear the actual cost for shipping charges outside Japan.

As this product is handcrafted from natural materials, there may be minor imperfections such as lacquer splashes, processing marks, small intergrown knots or natural knots, bark inclusions, slight scratches or dents, color variations, or small chips along the edges.
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